Cuba visa for United States citizens
Visa required
United States citizens need a visa for Cuba, issued by an embassy or consulate before they travel.
Trip-ready plan
Processing time: Must obtain tourist card before travel + OFAC license compliance. Ask the embassy how far ahead to apply.
Steps
- Fill out the visa application form
- Gather required documents
- Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
- Submit the application and pay fees
- Wait for processing
Cost: USD $50-100 for tourist card + travel insurance costs
Overview
United States citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Cuba before departure.
Before you fly
Extension
Extension not available
Tourist card is valid for 30 days. Can be extended once for an additional 30 days at Cuban immigration offices. Total maximum stay 60 days.
Safety
Due to crime and limited consular assistance
Country facts
- Currency
- CUP
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-5
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your Cuba trip
Cuba visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Dominica (Visa-free)
- Dominican Republic (Visa-free)
- Ecuador (Visa-free)
- El Salvador (Visa-free)
- Grenada (Visa-free)
- Guatemala (Visa-free)
- Guyana (Visa-free)
- Haiti (Visa-free)
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